Nizia is a bright and friendly 12-year-old who has a smile for everyone he meets.

Outgoing and with a great personality, Nizia loves being around people. He enjoys skateboarding, wrestling, dancing and playing video games. He also has a budding passion for the creative arts, through which he showcases his sense of humor.

Nizia receives extra academic support in some of his seventh-grade subjects, along with behavioral support, but both students and teachers enjoy having Nizia around to make them laugh. Nizia’s demeanor would bring so much to the lives of an adoptive family.

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Nizia’s social worker is open to all family constellations. This sweet and sociable boy is just looking for a home that will offer him a sense of belonging. An ideal family will be open to keeping Nizia in contact with his sister.

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To learn more about Nizia, and about adoption from foster care, call the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange at 617-542-3678 or visit www.mareinc.org. The sooner you call, the sooner a waiting child will have “a permanent place to call home.”

Save the date

On Saturday, May 4, at the historic Jonathan Belcher House, 360 North Main St., in Randolph, MARE will host an Adoption Information Open House.

From 9 a.m. until noon there will be a unique opportunity to learn about children of color who are waiting for adoption in your community. Speak with families who have adopted from foster care and with social workers from local agencies.

Walk-ins are welcome; a light breakfast will be served. Visit www.mareinc.org or call 617-542-3678 for more information.